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PhD in Linguistics (Chinese) PhD in Linguistics (Chinese)

Location

UM Hengqin campus, Macau, Macau SAR
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Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

4,680 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

13 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Linguistics (Chinese) programme aims to: foster scholars who are well-versed in ancient and modern Chinese language and linguistics as well as related theories; enhance capacity for independent research and publication of research findings;; and enable candidates to produce high-quality doctoral theses. Through this programme, students will be able to: Examine related-theories in ancient and modern Chinese language and linguistics; Skillfully and accurately conduct independent research and publication of research findings; and Produce high-quality doctoral dissertations. Programme features include: In-depth research into specific aspects of Chinese language and linguistics; Excellence in academic research in Chinese language and innovative findings in the field; and Courses spanning two semesters followed by the writing of a doctoral dissertation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Linguistics (Chinese) programme aims to: foster scholars who are well-versed in ancient and modern Chinese language and linguistics as well as related theories; enhance capacity for independent research and publication of research findings;; and enable candidates to produce high-quality doctoral theses. Through this programme, students will be able to: Examine related-theories in ancient and modern Chinese language and linguistics; Skillfully and accurately conduct independent research and publication of research findings; and Produce high-quality doctoral dissertations. Programme features include: In-depth research into specific aspects of Chinese language and linguistics; Excellence in academic research in Chinese language and innovative findings in the field; and Courses spanning two semesters followed by the writing of a doctoral dissertation.

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
  • General Entry (for Master’s Degree Holders): Possess a Master’s degree or academic background recognized as equivalent by the University of Macau.
  • Accelerated Entry (for UM Master Students): Have been registered in a Master’s Programme at the University of Macau for at least one year. Have successfully finished the coursework part with outstanding performance and have demonstrated strong research ability.
  • Direct Entry (for Bachelor’s Degree Holders): Possess a Bachelor’s degree with outstanding performance and have demonstrated strong research ability
  • College English Test (CET) score is acceptable to some academic units, please visit corresponding website of each academic unit for details.

13 Mar 2026
4 Years
Aug

Domestic
4,680 USD
International
4,680 USD

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